In this card activity, students explore the central dogma of biology to understand the molecular mechanisms by which mutations can affect protein production.
To use this resource as part of this playlist, combine it with the Central Dogma and Genetic Medicine Click & Learn (resource 6 in this playlist) as follows:
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Print and cut out one set of “Cards without labels” per student group.
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Have students order the cards as described in the “Educator Materials.”
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Have students visit the Central Dogma and Genetic Medicine Click & Learn. They should explore the “Central Dogma” tab only and complete steps 1 and 2 in the “Student Worksheet.”
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Have students revise the order of their cards if necessary, label the steps and molecules on each card, and share out with the group.
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Have students revisit the Central Dogma and Genetic Medicine Click & Learn. They should explore the “Genetic Medicine” tab and complete step 3 in the “Student Worksheet.”
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Have students complete questions 1 and 2 in the “Student Handout” of the card activity.
Estimated Time: Half of a 50-minute class period for the card activity only.